“Birth work is soul work.
- Jen Grieco, CPM, RM
It occurs outside of us, beyond us and within us.”
Driven by a lifelong passion for the magic of birth, my journey to becoming a midwife has been deeply personal and transformative. From early childhood, captivated by the care of my newborn sister, to a career in nursing, I've always sought a deeper connection in caring for others. However, it was the birth of my third child, coupled with the profound guidance from a midwife, that steered me towards my true calling: homebirth midwifery.
Welcoming my own children earthside has influenced my philosophy surrounding birth and the style of midwifery care that I offer. As your birth steward, we will co-create the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience that you envision. You may be challenged by old belief systems or moments of fear and doubt. I will stand with you through those moments and help you prepare mentally and physically so as to reach your destination in a safe and empowering way. Each experience is very different, with extraordinary moments of surrender, expansion and bliss. You might even discover that fear really is courage becoming known.
A sacred calling
With over 15 years of midwifery experience, I've dedicated my life to supporting families throughout many of life’s significant events, but especially through the sacred journey of childbirth. My approach is rooted in the belief that birth is not simply a physical event but soul work, a co-creation of a deeply personal and empowering experience. I stand by the principle that every individual's body, baby, and choices deserve utmost respect, advocating for a prenatal, birth and postpartum experience that is safe and protected.
My commitment to you is one of transparency, honesty, and integrity. I offer individualized care that honors your intuition, empowers your choices, and supports you through every step of your journey. I am humbled and grateful to walk this path, sharing in the extraordinary moments of life's beginnings with so many families.
Hi, I’m Jen
I believe in:
Offering an holistic approach to family-centered midwifery care that respects the dignity, autonomy, and diversity of each individual.
Educating and providing evidence-based, compassionate care that honors the inherent wisdom of our bodies and babies.
Recognizing the journey of pregnancy and birth as a natural, physiological process and that each person deserves to feel safe and supported during their experience.
I am a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through the North American Registry of Midwives, a Registered Midwife (RM) in the state of Colorado, and a Licensed Midwife (LM) in the state of California
Background in nursing, worked at LLUMC from 2001-2006
Co-founded Barefoot Mamas Network in 2007
Graduated from the National College of Midwifery in 2011.
Passed my NARM exam and became a CPM, LM in spring of 2011
Launched Redlands Family Wellness Center in fall of 2011, providing a space of healing and support for homebirth families and other members of the community who sought alternative modalities
Certified Yoga Teacher (200H) 2013
Experienced my own homebirth/waterbirth 2016
Current NRP, BLS certified
Certified Waterbirth Practioner via Waterbirth International